Following Wednesday's victory over the Cavaliers, Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau wouldn't rule out Derrick Rose's participation in the 2014 FIBA World Cup.

“Well, I’m hopeful that he will participate and he’ll be selected, but a lot depends on where his health is,” Thibodeau explained. “But I thought it was a great experience for him in the past. I know how much he enjoyed it. I know how USA Basketball feels about him. I think it’s a great honor and a privilege, and hopefully it’ll work out.”

Now, Rose will get an opportunity to compete -- if his his right-knee injury and surgery to repair his torn medial meniscus heals in time.